Celldex Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Core Insights - Celldex reported financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting advancements in its pipeline, particularly with barzolvolimab, which has shown clinical benefits in treating cold urticaria and symptomatic dermographism [1][2] Financial Performance - Cash Position: As of September 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $583.2 million, down from $630.3 million as of June 30, 2025, primarily due to $48.6 million used in operating activities during Q3 [13] - Revenues: Total revenue was $0.0 million for Q3 2025 and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $3.2 million and $5.8 million for the same periods in 2024, reflecting a decrease due to reduced services under manufacturing and R&D agreements [14] - R&D Expenses: R&D expenses were $62.9 million for Q3 2025 and $169.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from $45.3 million and $116.6 million in 2024, attributed to increased clinical trial costs for barzolvolimab [15] - G&A Expenses: G&A expenses were $10.7 million for Q3 2025 and $31.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $10.1 million and $28.3 million in 2024, mainly due to higher stock-based compensation and employee headcount [16] - Net Loss: The net loss was $67.0 million, or ($1.01) per share, for Q3 2025, and $177.4 million, or ($2.67) per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $42.1 million, or ($0.64) per share, for Q3 2024 [17] Pipeline Developments - Barzolvolimab: This humanized monoclonal antibody has shown significant efficacy in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and cold urticaria, with 71% of patients achieving a complete response at 52 weeks in the Phase 2 CSU study [5][6] - Upcoming Studies: A global Phase 3 study for cold urticaria and symptomatic dermographism is set to begin in December 2025, following positive Phase 2 results [7] - CDX-622: The first stem cell factor neutralizing bispecific antibody studied in humans, showing promising Phase 1 data with a favorable safety profile [10][12] Corporate Updates - Leadership: Teri Lawver has joined Celldex as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, bringing extensive experience in launching immunology drugs, which is expected to aid in the commercialization of barzolvolimab [2]